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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
3
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A ceremony marked the ribbon cutting for the Barracks Groot project with Bose Metal II LLT officials in attendance. Local dignitaries praised the new facility and its anticipated impact on the community.
The article notes a reunion of returned soldiers to enrol in the Volunteer Defence Corps. Major BR C Anderson and others oversee the program as a national mobilization response. A parade is planned at the Ortoll Turner at 8:30 a.m. next Sunday.
In a first grade premiership clash at Dunstroon Oval Easts meet RM C and LMS in a full strength contest. A special bus will transport fans from King Johnson to the oval amid expectations of a large crowd and petrol ration constraints. Easts won 8–0 in round one at Manuka Oval and 5–3 in round two while RM C and LM C split results. both sides boast strong backlines and lineouts as key players clash.
President Roosevelt will dedicate his library to the nation, valued at around $80 000, funded by private donations and containing personal and official papers from his public life start thirty years ago. The piece notes preparations and mentions accompanying family items and a sports table of recent semi finals and team lineups, including Norths and Easts lineups and a Duntroon match today.
Canberra High School and St Patrick's College led U14 and senior matches at Duntroon Oval and Grammar Ground. St Patrick's beat RM C 11 10 with Crocker’s winning try. High edged Grammar 10 3 as Merriman and Turner starred for Grammar, while Q.LH defeated Telopea Park 38 45 with Thurbon and Fitzgerald scoring.
An advisory council meeting to be held Monday runs long as Dr W. Nott indicated plans to seek confirmation of private land title. Delays stem from obtaining title for Canberra plans and loan funding from the House of Commissioners after approvals. The meeting also discusses direct parliamentary representation for Canberra and related motions.
Sydney reports Major General Brand proposes recalling Lieut General Thomas Blamey to lead the Rome defence army of 40 000. Army Minister Mr Spender rejects the idea noting General Hineary’s valued service in the Middle East and his deputy role to General Wavell. He says Blamey’s work is crucial and plans are underway to bring home three senior officers, with more British officers expected.
The Minister for Commerce outlined plans to manage an egg surplus by exporting to the United Kingdom under a deal with Australia. Negotiations aim to keep prices stable while both nations use the previous year’s contract as a basis. Eggs from New South Wales and Victoria would be processed into powder, shell eggs from Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia shipped, and the Commonwealth would purchase in shell for processing by Pilatus and Co., which would not trade in the final product.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Netherlands Indies Army Major-General H. Ter Poorteni declared the Netherlands would not compromise and was prepared to resist. He warned that defeat would leave nothing for invaders and emphasized readiness to strike back.
Archdeacon to preach on Worship at St John church in Canberra tomorrow. Rev Whiting at St Pauls and Rev Wolstenholme to assist. Mothers' Union meets at St John's Wednesday. Girls' Friendly Society fete and dance for North Canberra Building Fund this Saturday at Ainslie Hall opening by Mrs Burchell. Catholic events include Feast of St Peter and Paul and a Missa Cantata at St Christopher's. theatre piece The Life Flower at Albert Hall Monday. Al Wesley service in morning broadcast by D A Traithen on 3CY.
Electrician Darcy Medes of Griffith remained in serious condition after a truck collision near Wellington. Medes suffered skull and spinal injuries when his motor truck collided with another vehicle.
A fragment lists services at multiple churches including Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational with ministers named. It mentions St Patrick's, St John and other local parishes, plus Salvation Army activities and a Canberra event noting a talk on The New World Dawns.
The Queanbeyan Po and A. Association reported a profit of more than £83 on active operations and £207 from the patronic carnival held on June 16. Members praised the balance while noting adverse conditions throughout the year.
The Rev J H Allen will lead the evening service and Rev D A Trethea will conclude the Reid series on Christian Society. L The Reid Ladies Aid meet at 2 30 on Tuesday. L Riley to lead at the W C A Hall Civic Centre tomorrow preaching on Human Problem morning and Love's Coat evening. Women’s Fellowship meet Thursday at Amalie and Good Companions in the evening. Baptist preacher Rev Waldoch heads services tomorrow with Christ has a question to ask you morning and Are we ready for IT in the evening. Intercession service held in Greening Room every Thursday from TAO to 915 pm.
Census forms for the Scout movement in Canberra must be returned by July 7 with the district secretary D P Teraiet handling. Canberra Forrest Troop A notes a record turnout at a bean event with Bill Cottingham as guest of honor. Activities included boxing, ropework, bumpe, hoppo and poison stick with a patrol duty of Kooksburpas. Queanbeyan Troop reports 28 Scouts at a birthday party and 20 on a Sunday field day covering a nine mile trek with compass tasks. J Douglas P Woods and T Maxwell earned carpenter’s badges. Plans for a horse patrol arise as several Scouts show interest. Cub Pack grows to 14. goal is 18 with training groups formed. جديدة members urged to join promptly.
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